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The UK lockdown and the economic value of human life

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  • Julian Jessop, 2020. "The UK lockdown and the economic value of human life," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 40(2), pages 138-147, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:40:y:2020:i:2:p:138-147
    DOI: 10.1111/ecaf.12417
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